The National Examination Council (NECO) has released the NECO GCE examination timetable for the 2025 academic session.
This informs all SSCE candidates for the Nov/Dec examination that the NECO GCE Timetable is now available for 2025 academic session.
This article provides all the necessary information needed to access the timetable.
If you want to check your NECO GCE Timetable, you must carefully read this article to the end, as it has been made available here.
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NECO GCE Examination Date
The National Examination Council (NECO) has released an official date for the NECO GCE Examinations.
We are happy to inform you that the exams have been slated to take place on the 20th of November and end on the 20th of December 2025.
NECO GCE Timetable
Monday 20th November, 2025
French Paper IV (Oral) – Actual date and time will be fixed by the Council
Arabic Paper IV (Oral) – Actual date and time will be fixed by the Council
Tuesday 21st November, 2025
Arabic Paper III (Objective) – 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm
Arabic Paper II (Essay & Literature) – 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Wednesday 22nd November, 2025
Chemistry Paper I (Alternative to Practical) – 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Thursday 23rd November, 2025
Christian Religious Studies Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Islamic Studies Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Friday 24th November, 2025
Literature in English Paper II (Drama & Poetry) – 3.00 pm – 4.40 pm
Saturday 25th November, 2025
Financial Accounting Paper III (Objective) – 10.00 am – 11.20 am
Financial Accounting Paper II (Theory & Practice) – 11.20 am – 1.50 pm
Health Education Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Monday 27th November, 2025
Physics Paper I (Alternative to Practical) – 2.00 pm – 4.45 pm
Tuesday 28th November, 2025
Biology Paper I (Alternative to Practical) – 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Wednesday 29th November, 2025
Economics Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Thursday 30th November, 2025
Technical Drawing Paper I Practical – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Physical Education Paper I (Theory of Practice) – 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Friday 1st December, 2025
Agricultural Science Paper I (Alternative to Practical) – 3.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Saturday 2nd December,2025
General Mathematics Paper III (Objective) – 10.00 am – 11.45 am
General Mathematics Paper II (Essay) – 12.00 noon – 2.30 pm
Health Education Paper I (Test of Practical) – 3.45 pm – 5.15 pm
Monday 4th December, 2025
Physics Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Commerce Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Tuesday 5th December, 2025
Technical Drawing Paper III & IV (Objective & Drawing) – 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Physical Education Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Wednesday 6th December, 2025
Chemistry Paper II & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Thursday 7th December, 2025
Data Processing Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Store keeping Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
Marketing Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
Salesmanship Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
Friday 8th December, 2025
Literature in English Paper III (Objective) – 3.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Literature in English Paper IV (Prose) – 4.00 pm – 5.15 pm
Saturday 9th December, 2025
Further Mathematics Paper III (Objective) – 10.00 am – 12.00 noon
Further Mathematics Paper II (Essay) – 12.10 pm – 2.40 pm
History Paper III & II (Objective & Essay) – 10.00 am – 12.00 noon
Monday 11th December, 2025
Biology Paper III & II – 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Tuesday 12th December, 2025
French Paper I – 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm
French Paper II – 3.00 pm – 4.45 pm
Wednesday 13th December, 2025
Geography Paper III & I – 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Thursday 14th December, 2025
Civic Education Paper III & II – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Friday 15th December, 2025
Geography Paper II – 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Saturday 16th December, 2025
English Language Paper III – 10.00 am – 11.00 am
English Language Paper II – 11.15 am – 1.00 pm
English Language Paper IV – 1.15 pm – 2.00 pm
Data Processing Paper I – 3.15 pm – 5.00 pm
Monday 18th December, 2025
Agricultural Science Paper III & II – 2.00 pm – 4.30 pm
Tuesday 19th December, 2025
Government Paper III & II – 2.00 pm – 4.40 pm
Wednesday 20th December, 2025
Hausa Paper III & II – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Igbo Paper III & II – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
Yoruba Paper III & II – 2.00 pm – 5.00 pm
NECO GCE Timetable PDF Download
You can access the NECO GCE Timetable by downloading this PDF file.
Note:
- Candidates should confirm the venues for Oral French and Arabic Paper IV from NECO State Office where they sit for the examination.
- The Nigerian Language, i.e., Hausa. Igbo and Yoruba include the Literature aspect.
- The Nigerian Language, i.e., Hausa. Igbo and Yoruba include the Literature aspect.
- Blind Candidates are to sit for the examination in their respective NECO State Offices and use the supplied Braille Sheets.
- The Albinos and Blind Candidates will be given 30 minutes extra time across all papers.
- The use of a Scientific Calculator is allowed.
- Bringing Into the Examination Hall Electronic Communication Gadgets (Programmable Calculators, Mobile Phones, Ipads, Tablets, Smart Wristwatches/Glasses/Pens Etc) is Strictly Prohibited.
- For Technical Drawing I and IV, candidates should come with their drawing instruments and materials.
- CANDIDATES WHO DO NOT SIT FOR PRACTICAL (PAPER 1 & IV) WILL NOT HAVE RESULTS IN THE SUBJECT.
Preparation Tips for Success
- Use the timetable to plan your revision schedule. Prioritise subjects you find challenging.
- Familiarise yourself with the question format and improve your time management skills.
- Always check for any changes or updates regarding the examination schedule.
- Ensure you understand and follow all instructions provided.
How to Download NECO GCE Timetable
You can access the PDF file of the NECO GCE Examination timetable by clicking on the PDF link provided above.
Conclusion
If you are an SSCE student reading this article, ensure you follow all the necessary measures to sit for the exam.
Avoid making mistakes and ensure you diligently prepare for the exam using the NECO GCE Timetable in this article.
If you have further questions concerning the NECO GCE, you can ask them in the comment section below.